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Copper Enameling

A contemporary approach to the ancient art of firing glass on metal. Creative projects include wall plaques, jewelry, trays and bowls. Techniques include cloisonne, champleve, sgraffito and etching. Color and design appropriate to the media.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Copper EnamelingFee (8261G)6:00 PM9:00 PMT9/7/2010 - 10/12/2010West City Campus210$65
Copper EnamelingFee (8672A)10:00 AM1:00 PMT9/7/2010 - 10/12/2010West City Campus210$65
Copper EnamelingFee (8673G)10:00 AM1:00 PMT10/19/2010 - 11/30/2010West City Campus210$65
Copper EnamelingFee (8262H)6:00 PM9:00 PMT10/19/2010 - 11/30/2010West City Campus210$65
Copper EnamelingFee (8590C)6:00 PM9:00 PMT12/7/2010 - 1/18/2011West City Campus210$54
Copper EnamelingFee (8674H)10:00 AM1:00 PMT12/7/2010 - 1/18/2011West City Campus210$54

Glass Fusing

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Glass Fusing IFee Class cancelled (9271C)1:00 PM4:00 PMSa10/16/2010 - 11/6/2010West City Campus210$35

Holiday Fabric Baskets

Just in time for the holidays. Learn how to make quick and easy baskets using scraps of fabric! Fabric baskets make beautiful home decorations and gifts. They're also a clever way to use up scraps of fabric, old clothes or yarn.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Holiday Fabric BasketsFee (9859G)10:00 AM3:00 PMSa10/2/2010 - 10/2/2010West City Campus210$15

Introduction to Photography on Location

You don't need to be a professional photographer to take quality pictures. In this class you will learn some simple techniques that will allow you to take better pictures with any camera. Learn basics of good photography and some quick fixes for common problems. Each class will meet at different locations and have a unique emphasis.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Introduction to Photography on LocationFee (9745C)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa9/11/2010 - 10/2/2010West City Campus210$35

Photography for Jewelry

Today the majority of us are selling our crafts online through ebay, esty, ioffer, sell.com, craigslist, or any number of other online sites. Selling online allows your items to be viewed by a greater audience, but also requires good photography skills. Learn to photograph your work to create market appeal. This class will include: tabletop setups, lighting, and the art of creative display.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Photography for JewelryFee (9746K)9:00 AM12:00 PMSa10/16/2010 - 10/30/2010West City Campus210$26

Printmaking

Printmaking is a centuries old technique for creating art and illustrations in multiple originals. Over the generations it has evolved into a Fine Art form capable of producing beautiful and unique expressions of the printmaker's imagination and skill.

The class will introduce to beginners or advanced students, at all levels, printmaking methods such as Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint, Mezzotint, Collagraph, Woodcut and Linoleum Block.

Advanced students will receive instruction in Viscosity, color printing, relief and Intaglio according to their interests.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Beginning Thru AdvancedFee (8049D)6:00 PM8:00 PMW9/8/2010 - 10/13/2010West City Campus210$54
Beginning thru AdvancedFee (8050F)6:00 PM8:00 PMW10/20/2010 - 12/1/2010West City Campus210$54
Beginning thru AdvancedFee (8051J)6:00 PM8:00 PMW12/8/2010 - 1/19/2011West City Campus210$45

Self Expression Through Collage Art

Learn to create collages of figures, animals, and still-life using magazines and origami paper. Clear your walls; your own personal pieces of art are coming! No previous training necessary.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
Self Expression Through Collage ArtFee (9760D)3:00 PM5:00 PMF9/10/2010 - 10/29/2010West City Campus210$47

Woodshop-Woodworking

Provides instruction in skills necessary to develop competence in woodworking on a non-vocational or vocational level. Includes shop safety, terminology, wood recognition and individual project construction.

Class (crn)Start TimeEnd TimeDaysStart Date - End DateLocationRoomFee
BeginningFee (9295K)6:00 PM9:00 PMT9/7/2010 - 1/11/2011Serra High School414$216
Intermediate/AdvancedFee (9296C)6:00 PM9:00 PMW9/8/2010 - 1/12/2011Serra High School414$216